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Friday, September 20, 2024
SOS Announces Shift in DMV Facility Hours to Better Serve Residents

Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias announced a change in DMV facilityoperating hours across the state next week to align with higher customer demand in themorning. Beginning Monday, Sept. 23,…


Thursday, September 19, 2024
IDOT is Hiring!

The Illinois Department of Transportation is hiring temporary snow removal operators for the winter season. Visit the link below to find open positions near you. https://idot.illinois.gov/about-idot/employment-opportunities/employment.html


Tuesday, September 17, 2024
Happy National Truck Driver Appreciation Week!

Happy National Truck Driver Appreciation Week! Truck drivers work hard to keep our country moving by delivering goods and essentials across long distances every day. Thank you to the truck…


Saturday, September 14, 2024
MPORTANT NEWS from the Illinois Secretary of State’s Office:

IMPORTANT NEWS from the Illinois Secretary of State’s Office: The Lake Zurich DMV located at 1015 S. Rand Rd. will be temporarily closed from Monday, September 16th to Tuesday, October…


Monday, September 9, 2024
U.S. Highway 66 turns 100 in 2026!

In celebration of the historic highway’s 100th anniversary in 2026,  the Illinois State Museum is collecting stories from individuals who experienced the Illinois leg of the original Route 66.  https://www.thecaucusblog.com/2024/09/did-you-get-your-kicks-on-route-66.html


Monday, September 9, 2024
Another Successful Fall Recycling Event!

Thank you to the Lake County Sheriff’s office and our recycling vendor for participating in our Fall Recycling Event! We had a blast helping our constituents properly recycle their old…


Friday, September 6, 2024
Rep. McLaughlin’s Annual Prescription Drug Drop Off & Shred Event

Rep. McLaughlin’s annual Prescription Drug Drop Off & Shred Event is tomorrow, Saturday, September 7th, from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. located at my district office: 28662 W. Northwest Hwy., Lake…


Friday, September 6, 2024
National Food Bank Day

This National Food Bank Day, let’s come together to support those in our communities who face food insecurity. Any action to help a local food bank, such as donating or…


Wednesday, September 4, 2024
Illinois must address the looming fiscal cliff

Decades of fiscal mismanagement by the majority party has put our state at a serious disadvantage. We need to rein in Democrats’ out-of-control spending and adopt a responsible, transparent budgeting…


Tuesday, August 27, 2024
Safety Tips for Extreme Heat

Very high temperatures are expected to continue across Illinois today. Here are a few tips to keep in mind to stay safe in extreme heat:  Stay out of the sun….